BCE Timelines and Year Calculations in Historical Context

The video tutorial explains the concept of BCE (Before the Common Era) and how it relates to timelines. It provides a detailed example of calculating the number of years from 50 BCE to 2017, emphasizing the need to add years before the Common Era to those after it. The tutorial uses a timeline to visually demonstrate the calculation process, ensuring a clear understanding of the concept.

What does BCE stand for?

• Before the Calendar Era

• Before the Christian Era

• Before the Current Era

• Before the Common Era

If the current year is 2017, how many years have passed since the start of the Common Era?

• 2015 years

• 2000 years

• 2020 years

• 2017 years

How many years are there from 50 BCE to the start of the Common Era?

• 50 years

• 100 years

• 150 years

• 200 years

What is the total number of years from 50 BCE to 2017?

• 2050 years

• 2070 years

• 2017 years

• 2067 years

Why do we add 50 years to the timeline when calculating from 50 BCE to 2017?

• To account for leap years

• To include the years before the Common Era

• To adjust for calendar changes

• To correct historical errors

What is the length of time from the start of the Common Era to 2017?

• 2000 years

• 2020 years

• 2050 years

• 2017 years